Joc Pederson helps the Dodgers force a Game 7 of the World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Houston Astros in Game 6 to force a Game 7 in this classic World Series.

The Dodgers-Astros World Series has been an emotional whirlwind with momentum swings practically every game. Los Angeles trailed Houston 3-2 after a grueling 10-inning matchup in Game 5 where the Astros eventually rang victorious 13-12.

The Dodgers weren’t going down without a fight, however, and with the series shifting back to L.A. they took advantage of having the crowd behind them. The Dodgers beat Houston 3-1 to force a Game 7 behind the power of their bullpen and the sudden hitting streak of Joc Pederson.

After Game 5 YasielPuig promised a Game 7 and his team delivered on that promise.

Pederson has had a tough year where he was so inconsistent in the regular season, he was sent down to Triple-A.

Now he’s back on the Dodgers’ roster when it matters the most and he’s redeeming himself for his off year, and he’s rewarding Roberts’ trust in him by coming up clutch for the boys in blue.

Pederson’s Game 6 home run is his third of the World Series and he’s playing so well that if L.A. wins it all he may wind up a World Series MVP to cap off a season of extreme highs and lows.

After Joc’s shot to left field, L.A.’s closer, KenleyJansen, came in the eighth to shut Houston down for a two-inning save. He efficiently retired six batters in a row with just 19 pitches after giving up a run in his last three appearances on the mound.